EXCURSION: Private
EXCURSION TYPE: Cultural, Scenic, Shopping
FOOD/BEVERAGE: Snacks, Bottled Water Included
ACTIVITY LEVEL: Easy
Meet up with your driver who will transfer you to Milan, the economic and cultural powerhouse of Italy. Upon arrival you will meet up with your English speaking guide and enjoy a 3 hour guided tour of this wonderful city. Head to Duomo Square with its massive, 14th century cathedral. This pink marble building is the largest and most intricate Gothic structure in Italy and took 5 centuries to build. Walk through the Gallery of Vittorio Emanuele II, the country’s oldest active mall with 4 stories filled with every fashion designer imaginable. While here, be sure to gaze up at the amazing glass roof.
Continue on to the La Scala Opera House and museum. This Neo-Classical opera house was built between 1776 and 1778, reopened in 2004 and boasts the largest stage in Europe. In the auditorium you will see gilded box galleries, trompe l’oeil effects and an enormous chandelier. Check out its nearby museum filled with previous production sets, beautiful costumes and theatrical items that date back to Roman times.
Over at the Pinacoteca Ambrosiana, one of Milan’s oldest cultural institutions, you will find the Ambrosiana Gallery with its permanent collection of fine paintings, drawings, etchings and sculptures donated by Cardinal Federico Borromeo, the institution’s founder. The 15th century Sforza Castle was one of the largest citadels in Europe and is another must-see with its several museums housed inside. Following the guided tour you will have some free time to explore Milan on your own. Sign up for this private, 9 hour tour of Milan now and get ready to experience this city of contrasts.
• Welcome with fresh flower garlands.
• Meeting and assistance by our representative.
• Entrance fees to the monuments.
• Private guide throughout your journey.
• Covering all main / major monuments and tourist attractions in each city.
• All Transfers, Sightseeing and Overland drive as per the itinerary by private air-conditioned Transport.
• All taxes.
• Domestic and International Flights.
• Personal Expenses.
• Camera / Video Camera Fees.
• Medical Aid.
• Tips.
• Travel Insurance.
• A visa is required and must be obtained prior to your departure from your Country.
• Small deviations in the tour program are sometimes necessary, depending on weather, road conditions, flight schedules and room availability.
• In case the government changes presently applicable taxes, increase in airlines prices, fuel surcharge our rates will need to be adjusted accordingly.
• Sometimes, there is no relevance between the distance and time of travelling, as it depends upon the condition of the roads and congestion of the traffic.
• While every effort will be made to maintain the itinerary, in view of local strikes etc that are beyond our control all schedule and itineraries are subject to last moment changes.
• Clients must be fully insured, as the company cannot accept liability for loss or damage to client’s property, medical emergencies or any other loss suffered by them whilst on tour.
